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Israeli forces begin withdrawal from key Gaza corridor
An Israeli tank takes a position near the border with Gaza in southern Israel, February 9, 2025

ISRAELI forces began withdrawing from a key Gaza corridor today, Israeli officials said, part of Israel’s commitments under a brittle ceasefire deal with Hamas.

The deal is continuing to move ahead but faces a key test on whether both sides will be able to negotiate its planned extension.

Today, cars heaped with belongings, including water tanks and suitcases, were seen heading north through a road that crosses Netzarim. 

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